The Order of the Two Rivers; 4th Class

The Order of the Two Rivers; 4th Class - Military, 4th Class with Swords; Silver gilt and enamels, 47.2 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its swords and wreath suspension, crazing and enamel repair on the reverse centrepiece, accompanied by its 10.5 mm x 39 mm Ribbon Bar, better than very fine.Footnote: Established in 1922 by King Faisal I. The order was revised and redesigned by Law No. 87 of 24 May 1959 after the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic. In 1963, the obverse inscription was altered. Revised again in Law No. 28 of 1967.

A Syrian Order of Merit; Grand Cross Set - (Wisam al-Satahaqaq al-Suri), comprising: Sash Badge in silver gilt enamels, unmarked, 57 mm x 63 mm, with a full length of original sash; Star in silver gilt and enamels, double hallmarked on pin, 81 mm x 83 mm, with only one small chip in white enamelled star. As a pair, good detail, very fine. Footnote: The order is awarded for service to the state and to wider Arab causes and may be presently posthumously.